In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, we take a look at four popular social media platforms to find out which are the most LGBTQ+ friendly! We discuss the recent news of the inclusion of a question on gender for the first time in the UK census, which has been welcomed as a "good first step" by some in the transgender community 👏 This weeks Spotlight feature celebrates the return of Manchester Pride (yay for lockdown ending!) which is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice. Offering a weekend of celebrating queerness, which will be taking place over August bank holiday weekend! Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: BBC News Coverage: Census 2021: England and Wales gender question 'a good first step' - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-wales-55721123 (https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-wales-55721123) Spotlight: Manchester Pride - https://www.manchesterpride.com/ (https://www.manchesterpride.com) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, we talk about different types of attraction and the different between “girl crushes” and being attracted to other women. You know, in a gay way! We get super excited about the upcoming Marvel release which features the first openly gay titular character in a superhero movie! It’s about time ;) This weeks Spotlight feature gives a special shout out to a wonderful charity based in Sheffield which supports LGBTQ+ youth and whose core function is to transform the lives of LGBTQ+ young people and young people affected by HIV. Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: Types of Attraction Article - https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/attraction/what-are-different-types-of-attraction/ (https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/attraction/what-are-different-types-of-attraction/) Pink News Coverage: Marvel Gets It’s First Openly Gay Superhero - https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/02/26/the-eternals-marvel-trailer-cast-movie-phastos-gay-queer-mcu/ (https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/02/26/the-eternals-marvel-trailer-cast-movie-phastos-gay-queer-mcu/) Spotlight: SAYit Sheffield - https://sayit.org.uk/ (https://sayit.org.uk/) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, with a wine in hand, we talk about things which we saw differently or which struck a different chord with us after we came out as queer. We chat about the recent news story that the chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6, has publicly apologised for its historic treatment of LGBT people. We also add a new word to our Gay Glossary…but not before we’ve butchered it with our singing! This weeks Spotlight feature gives a special shout out to James Marriott, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community who works as a podcast strategist and radio presenter! James recently delivered a talk at Sheffield DM, all about how audio strategy should be part of your marketing plans. Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: BBC News Coverage: MI6 chief apologises for past ban on LGBT staff - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56132336 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56132336) Spotlight: James Marriott Podcast Strategist - https://jae.media/ (https://jae.media/) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, we talk all about LGBTQ+ History Month, what it's all about and where it's origins come from! We talk about the progress of the support for, and the understanding of, the LGBTQ community and how this has changed from when we were younger vs now. We chat about the recent news story that the Brighton NHS Trust has introduced gender inclusive language for its maternity services, and we add a new word to our Gay Glossary! The big gay Spotlight feature has an extra special role to play in this episode as it pays homage to an artist who sadly passed away last month. Sophie Xeon, known mononymously as SOPHIE, was a Scottish trans musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ. We want to share her music and celebrate her presence within the industry and the LGBT community ❤️ Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: BBC News Coverage of Brighton NHS Trust New Trans-Friendly Terms - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-56007728 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-56007728) Spotlight: SOPHIE Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5a2w2tgpLwv26BYJf2qYwu?autoplay=true (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5a2w2tgpLwv26BYJf2qYwu?autoplay=true) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, we’re out to do some myth-busting! We debunk some common myths about bisexuals and lesbians. It gets juicy… Our news topic up for discussion this week looks at a conversation which took part on Ru Pauls Drag Race UK, in which two of the queens discussed being non-binary. Ginny Lemon and Bimini Bon Boulash, had a heart to heart in one episode and opened up about struggles they had had as non-binary people and being on the drag circuit. The conversation being aired on national television, has inspired many people to come out to their nearest and dearest as non-binary too! We add another made-up word to our Gay Glossary. This one is all about three being a magic number! The big gay spotlight this week is hosted by Sarah, who surprises Jess by including a campaign which she has worked on! The Car-ma Sutra is a guide to sex positions which you can enjoy in a car AND these positions are completely inclusive regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation. Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: BBC News Coverage of Drag Race UK Non-Binary Chat - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55857270 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55857270) Spotlight: Car-ma Sutra: Inclusive Sex Positions - https://www.number1plates.com/blog/the-carma-sutra-car-sex-secrets-revealed/ (https://www.number1plates.com/blog/the-carma-sutra-car-sex-secrets-revealed/) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, we decided to dial back the serious chat and talk all about the differences between dating men and women! We’ve gone for some tongue-in-cheek stereotypical pros and cons of dating both. Our news topic up for discussion this week is inspired by a tweet which recently went viral and resurfaced an old news story from way back in 2017…BARBIE HAS A GIRLFRIEND?! Whether everyone’s favourite blonde icon is gay or an ally, either way, we are here for it 👏 Another gay made-up word enters our Gay Glossary and we also give a big shout out to an unsigned, super cool indie rock band called Breakfast With Bears. They are based in London and are fronted by one of Jess’s good friends, and favourite gays! Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: Pink News Coverage of Barbie and Her Girlfriend - https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/01/12/barbie-lgbt-girlfriend-lesbian-ally-fact-check-aimee-song/ (https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/01/12/barbie-lgbt-girlfriend-lesbian-ally-fact-check-aimee-song/) Spotlight: Breakfast With Bears EP - https://breakfastwithbears.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR2igxdwjd2YajuMFlY_potHutLZ4smEc7991RLikw-A1H_DFWyCrJOAY64 (https://breakfastwithbears.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR2igxdwjd2YajuMFlY_potHutLZ4smEc7991RLikw-A1H_DFWyCrJOAY64) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this week’s episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, the girls are weighing in on some serious BIG GAY ISSUES. We talk all about compulsory heterosexuality, why it’s a problem and although it’s getting better, why we still have a way to go. Compulsory heterosexuality - or comphet for short - is the idea that heterosexuality is considered to be ‘normal’ to the point where in society we are assumed to be straight unless we state otherwise. This also includes an imbalance in the social promotion of heterosexuality vs homosexuality. We talk about the recent news story that South Oxfordshire council voted for a policy which will see gender-neutral toilets being introduced as part of a motion recognising difficulties faced by trans people! A new made-up gay word finds it’s way into our Gay Glossary. U-haul love this one... We also give a big shout out to another podcast which is hosted by two fellow queer women. Her Dark Materials is a spoiler-free podcast which reads through Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials novels. Expect feminist analysis, northern charm and a lot of laughs. Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: BBC News Coverage of Gender Neutral Toilets - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-55418586 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-55418586) Spotlight: Her Dark Materials Podcast - https://www.hdmpod.co.uk (https://www.hdmpod.co.uk) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

This week the girls are back with a brand new episode of The Lipsticks Podcast and are taking things right back to their school days! In this episode, we talk about how acceptable it was to be gay and out at school and how, if at all, times have changed since then. This topic was inspired by the recent announcement that actress Busy Phillips’ 12-year-old Birdie, is out and proud and prefers they/them pronouns. Busy announced this on her podcast, two years after the coming-out, following Birdie’s blessing. Honestly, we think this is awesome and we are here for it! 👏 Our Gay Glossary gets a brand new addition *drum roll* … we won’t tell you that in the show notes! You’re just going to have to listen to find out. We also shout out about a super cool, independent, ecommerce business which is all about satirical, basic bitch merchandise! Flaming Crap sell gorgeous, quirky and funny home accessories. And what better way to say f*ck the tories than a candle which says, well, just that! Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Also Jess swears...a lot. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: Page Six Coverage of Busy Phillip’s 12-Year-Old Coming Out - https://pagesix.com/2021/01/01/busy-philipps-reveals-12-year-old-child-birdie-is-gay (https://pagesix.com/2021/01/01/busy-philipps-reveals-12-year-old-child-birdie-is-gay) Spotlight: Flaming Crap - https://www.flamingcrap.com (https://www.flamingcrap.com) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, the girls welcome in the new year by getting down to the nitty gritty of...queerbaiting. Queerbaiting is essentially a marketing technique which creators use to hint at but then do not represent a queer romance, in order to appeal to an LGBTQ+ audience. Here we give our two cents on the subject. We then discuss the Netflix hit show Bridgerton which has recently come under fire for it’s queer-baiting and explain why this is a bad move. Spoiler alert! The only gay action you’ll see in this series, is in the trailer. If you haven’t gotten flustered with excitement already, then hold onto your hats, because our Gay Glossary gets to house a new word this week AND one of your hosts has actually been described as this word… We also shout about a wonderful, talented gay poet in this weeks spotlight section, to stick around to the end to find out who it is and where you can check out their lovely words! Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: The Independent’s Coverage of Queerbaiting in Bridgerton - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bridgerton-gay-benedict-netflix-b1780244.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bridgerton-gay-benedict-netflix-b1780244.html) Digital Spy’s Coverage of Queerbaiting in Bridgerton - https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a34961935/bridgerton-lgbtq-queer-gay-sex/ (https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a34961935/bridgerton-lgbtq-queer-gay-sex/) Spotlight: Poetry created by - https://www.instagram.com/charlottelunnpoet (https://www.instagram.com/charlottelunnpoet) Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g) Why Didn’t You Tell Me Podcast - https://linktr.ee/whydidntyoutellme (https://linktr.ee/whydidntyoutellme)

In this episode of The Lipsticks Podcast, the girls have got something to get off their chests. We discuss our experiences of strangers asking inappropriate personal questions and about our relationships, sex lives (eek!) and general gayness. The hot topic up for debate this week is LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education being taught in schools. Following the news in recent months, the department for education said that they wanted to support all young people to be happy, healthy and sex when it comes to sex! Our Gay Glossary gets a new edition, so stick around to find out which ridiculous gay made-up word makes the cut this week. We also shine our big ole gay spotlight on a queer artist this week, who creates unique art focused on queer relationships and POC. We LOVE to see it. Did we say GAY enough? Did we (mainly Jess) swoon over Megan Mitchell enough? Spoiler alert! This podcast may contact traces of giggling, northern accents, sarcasm and gay references. Links to resources discussed in the podcast: NBC News Coverage on Inclusive Sex Education - https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/high-schools-must-teach-lgbtq-inclusive-sex-education-england-n1239514 (https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/high-schools-must-teach-lgbtq-inclusive-sex-education-england-n1239514) Spotlight: Art created by Ggggrimes - https://www.instagram.com/ggggrimes (https://www.instagram.com/ggggrimes) Lipsticks Podcast Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68fPuoYOxaPqr71ZLiWrbE?si=PxaBx0yfTHaXOASzLnvB7g)